Yes, it's true. Gateway Analytical has one of the fastest turnaround times in the industry.

Better results. Faster. As soon as your sample comes through the door, we spring into action to properly log it, store it, and notify the individual scientists that will be diligently working on your project. Then it's off to specialized sample preparation and analytical probing by our fleet of cutting edge instruments. You'll have data, interpretation, and solutions in no time.

Gateway Analytical has carefully assembled a diverse team of curious experts. When the other guys run away from difficult problems or second guess their approach, our scientists move in to take a closer look with a forensic-based framework. Our process is focused on outcomes and driven by experts that have seen it all. You bring challenges. We deliver creative solutions.

We're not just another analytical lab. Why not? We spent years building a leading position in the highly-regulated pharmaceutical industry. That means our facilities are FDA-inspected, cGMP certified, and maintain ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 17025 (testing and calibration) standards. Simply put, there's a high bar for quality in all our work that others just can't match.

We've ditched one-size-fits-all customer service for a more personal, collaborative approach.

When you need us, call us. We're always here to answer your questions. As our growing list of returning customers has learned, you'll get to know the individual scientists working with your team to deliver results. They're real people. Our innovative real-time collaboration technology even allows us to demonstrate results and provide updates -- live from the lab.

Forensic Analysis Services From Gateway Analytical

Many of our scientists are not only formally trained in forensic analysis, but also are court-qualified experts. Our thorough examinations of trace evidence including gunshot residue, hair, and fibers provide expert opinions that can exonerate an individual or lead to justice being served.

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Gunshot residue (GSR) testing and analysis is a key component in investigations and criminal proceedings involving the discharge of firearms.

The presence or absence of gunshot residue can corroborate witness statements and testimony and provide investigational leads. This forensic analysis, also known simply as GSR, is important in crimes involving any events in which a firearm is discharged.

Gateway Analytical offers gunshot residue testing of sample kits from hand, clothing, and car specimens, among others. We can also isolate material from clothing evidence in the laboratory for analysis. The information provided at the end of our gunshot residue testing and analysis includes a final opinion on the presence of particles characteristic of, consistent with, and commonly associated with gunshot residue; along with comment on the meaning of those results.

In addition, our technical experts are also court qualified experts who can offer onsite or remote testimony for deposition or trial.

Reach out today to discover how Gateway Analytical can help you to raise the bar on your next investigation.

Related Analytical Instrumentation & Techniques

Our expert scientists conduct various analytical techniques using cutting-edge spectroscopy instruments. We take a forensic approach to problem solving that ensures we see through complexity to arrive at timely and accurate solutions focused on outcomes for your team.

This analysis produces high magnification images with excellent resolution, and contrast based on chemical makeup. Additionally, EDS indicates which elements are present in the sample. The SEM is a microscope that focuses a beam of electrons onto a sample, causing the sample to emit three types of signals. The instrument has detectors that process the signals that are emitted from the sample: Backscatter electrons, Secondary electrons, and X-Rays. Gateway uses the SEM systems for: